Production Manager

ATTA Elevators; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elevator manufacturing company in Burlington is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and 5 to 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include creating production schedules, managing budgets, and promoting a safe working environment. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic, high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience in Industrial Machinery and Equipment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing Continuous Improvement processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and optimize labor.
• Create and manage production schedules for teams.
• Respond to production delays and identify bottlenecks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Continuous Improvement processes

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Strong influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MRP / ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Modern Elevator Innovations (MEII) designs and manufactures custom elevator systems. They handle the full process from engineering and fabricating components like cabs and entrances, to coordinating with architects and contractors. Their parent company, ATTA Elevators, operate their installation branches to manage seamless installations of the manufactured units.

This vertically integrated tandem of MEII / ATTA strives to deliver high-quality, efficient, and tailored elevator solutions across North America.

THE POSITION

MEII / ATTA Elevators is seeking a qualified individual to join our team located at the Burlington production facility. This position will report directly to the Controller - Finance & Production and will have three supervisors reporting to them from across the production floor. The Production Manager’s primary responsibility will be to oversee the daily manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on schedule attainment, production capacity, labour optimization, training & development, scrap reduction, and lean manufacturing practices. Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following :

• Create and manage production schedules to meet deadlines and customer demand. This includes developing work schedules for teams and coordinating the timing of raw material deliveries.
• Report production progress, downtime, and efficiency metrics to senior management.
• Respond quickly to production delays, equipment breakdowns, or staffing shortages.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose process improvements.
• Organize and schedule the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Collect, analyze, and report key performance metrics (capacity, labor efficiency, scrap rates, OEE, etc.).
• Conduct performance reviews and create development plans for team members.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor production costs, and implement strategies to increase productivity and reduce expenses.
• Promote a culture of safety among employees.
• Support training and skill development of workers.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure successful ETO project execution.
• Work with senior leadership to align production strategies with company objectives. Support Kaizen events with data collection, time studies, and sustainment.
• Document standard work, instructions, and visual management tools.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s in Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management.
• 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience in Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Devices, or similar.
• The ability to take organizational goals and objectives and develop department projects and performance targets for their own team to implement, monitor and report on.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in implementing Continuous Improvement processes such as TPM, Lean Supply Chain principles and tools and/or Six Sigma.
• Software capability including Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge and experience on use of MRP / ERP systems is a desirable skill.
• Demonstrated experience conducting root cause analysis, 5S audits, and daily tier meetings.
• Experience with project management and governance systems.
• Strong influencing skills, ability to direct employees within a regimented business operating system / policy framework for employee development, appraisal, evaluation and discipline.
• Great listening skills and motivator. Ability to teach / coach others and develop talents.

At MEII / ATTA Elevators, our employees wear many hats to support a growing company. We are looking for individuals who are excited about a fast‑paced, high‑volume workload and willing to step outside of their role to support their teammates.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume in confidence. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.